Sleep Health: Sleep Deprivation, Deficiency & Chronic Health Problems

Course Description & Information:

• Sleep deficiency is a common public health problem in the United States. People in all age groups report not getting enough sleep. As part of a health survey for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 7–19 percent of adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day.

1. The Science of Sleep

• What is sleep
• Physiological changes during sleep
• Functions / benefits of sleep
• Measuring sleep
• Circadian rhythm/NREM/REM Sleep

2. Sleep disorders and sleep problems

• Types of sleep disorders
• Link to chronic disease

3. Good sleep habits / Lifestyle / How to improve good quality sleep

• Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-23-009-L01-P, IRD: 6-30-23. Application based activity.
Course Objectives:
• Identify health conditions/diseases that are affected by inadequate or poor sleep.
• Define at least two types or sleep disorders and treatment for each.
• Summarize at least two strategies for improving quality of sleep along with mechanism of action.
• Explain how exercise can improve quality of sleep.
• State the link between stress and sleep quality.
Learning Outcome: At least 80% of class participants will score 70% or greater on course post-test.

Course Credit: 2 Contact Hours

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Who Should Attend:

Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Certificate Requirements:

• Full attendance.
• Completion of course post-test (70%) and evaluation.

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